SW1W 8RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 8RH

SW1W 8RH, Westminster has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.29 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 8RH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1W postcode area, which has experienced 217 crimes and a crime rate of 31.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1W 8RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 8RH, encompassing approximately 2576 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1W 8RH area, explore the SW1W 8RH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW1W 8RH Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Paxton Terrace with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Pimlico Road with total crimes: 7

SW1W 8RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2623.2923.81%
Violence and sexual offences810.09-33.33%
Theft from the person63.11200.00%
Public order52.3366.67%
Burglary31.94200.00%
Other theft31.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Robbery31.16200.00%
Drugs11.16-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2120.18-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences128.1550.00%
Other theft44.660.00%
Drugs31.550.00%
Public order31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Theft from the person21.16-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.0810.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.540.00%
Theft from the person53.1125.00%
Other theft41.94-42.86%
Burglary31.5550.00%
Public order21.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2020.5733.33%
Violence and sexual offences87.76-55.56%
Other theft73.1116.67%
Robbery52.72150.00%
Public order41.94-20.00%
Theft from the person41.55-42.86%
Burglary21.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-66.67%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.45157.14%
Anti-social behaviour156.990.00%
Theft from the person75.8275.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7250.00%
Other theft62.33-33.33%
Public order52.3366.67%
Burglary31.9450.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1518.630.00%
Other theft95.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.490.00%
Theft from the person42.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
April 202422
January 202420
December 202315
November 202315

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
November 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 20248
January 20248
December 202318
November 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1W 8RH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Paxton Terrace
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Pimlico Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peabody Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sussex Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turpentine Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Chelsea Bridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. St Barnabas Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. A3212
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Westmoreland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sutherland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sutherland Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gatliff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ranelagh Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1